Utilities in Arizona runs on electric, gas, water and telecommunications, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes rate structures, infrastructure projects, grid reliability and regulatory oversight.
Federal government seeks more time to respond to Arizona's challenge of a plan that could cut Colorado River deliveries to the state.
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November 6, 2026
Democrats Win Arizona Races Amid Energy Cost AngerVoters in Arizona backed Democrats in the 2026 midterms as anger over utility bills and data center demand grew.
November 4, 2026
Arizona Approves New Global Water Santa Cruz RatesThe Arizona Corporation Commission approved a settlement raising water rates for Global Water's Santa Cruz Water Company customers in Pinal County, effective December 1, 2026.
November 4, 2026
Appeals Court Rejects APS Solar Fee RevivalArizona's Court of Appeals has again blocked Arizona Public Service from charging rooftop solar customers a monthly fee, and the utility plans to seek Supreme Court review.
November 3, 2026
Two Arizona Corporation Commission Seats ContestedVoters in Arizona will choose two members of the five-member Corporation Commission in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
October 30, 2026
Arizona Court Rejects Solar Customer FeeThe state appellate court denied a request to reinstate a monthly surcharge on Arizona Public Service solar customers.
October 28, 2026
Outside Groups Pour $2 Million Into Arizona Utility RacePolitical committees are flooding the Arizona Corporation Commission election with independent expenditures.
October 21, 2026
Arizona AG Seeks Commissioner Recusal in Rate CasesThe Attorney General is demanding Nick Myers step down from utility proceedings, citing alleged bias.
October 15, 2026
Arizona Commission Reviews Southwest Gas Rate ProposalRegulators are evaluating a plan to allow for annual base rate adjustments for the utility's 1.2 million customers.
October 15, 2026
Valley Metro To Overhaul Dozens Of Bus RoutesThe transit agency plans to adjust 59 bus routes across the region by fall 2027.
October 15, 2026
Governor Hobbs Tours Arizona Water InitiativeGovernor Katie Hobbs visited the Arizona State University program to highlight advancements in statewide water security.
Day to day, that means monitoring rate increase requests, grid performance during extreme temperatures, the expansion of rural broadband and shifts toward renewable energy sources. Coverage spans from the state capital to the rural counties where infrastructure and geography present unique service challenges. Water management and scarcity define many of the debates regarding the future of local utility systems. Infrastructure modernization and changing regulatory requirements are the two factors that most consistently drive the news cycle.
